Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale

Silicon carbide particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (SiCP/Al) represent a novel structural material. The performance differences between the SiC particles and the Al matrix result in a non-uniform distribution of residual stresses within the composite, which significantly affecting its me...

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Main Authors: Jiaqi Li, Weiguang Zhang, Xueping Zhao, Fengchao Lang, Yongming Xing
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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Weiguang Zhang
Xueping Zhao
Fengchao Lang
Yongming Xing
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Yongming Xing
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description Silicon carbide particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (SiCP/Al) represent a novel structural material. The performance differences between the SiC particles and the Al matrix result in a non-uniform distribution of residual stresses within the composite, which significantly affecting its mechanical properties. This study characterizes the residual stress distribution patterns within the SiC particles at the micron-scale using micro-Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It also analyzes the fracture behavior of these particles, considering the influence of residual stresses, through a combination of geometric phase analysis (GPA) and the Yoffe model. The interior of SiC particle experiences residual tensile stress, whereas the interface region is under compressive stress. Additionally, irregular SiC particle shapes contribute to fluctuations in residual stress. The fracture behavior is primarily influenced by a combination of factors, including residual stresses arising from thermal mismatch and externally induced loads. TEM observations confirm the presence of Mg-Si IMC at the interface of the composite material. These compounds form a coherent interface with both the Al matrix and SiC phase enhancing interfacial properties. A high dislocation density in the microstrain regions adjacent to the coherent interface is identified as the main contributor to residual stress at the interface of composite material.
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spelling doaj-art-e100c6da6b1c47dea36cd49bd0d949d72025-08-20T02:00:47ZengElsevierMaterials & Design0264-12752025-05-0125311388810.1016/j.matdes.2025.113888Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scaleJiaqi Li0Weiguang Zhang1Xueping Zhao2Fengchao Lang3Yongming Xing4School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, ChinaSchool of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, China; Corresponding authors.College of Materials Science and Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, ChinaSchool of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, China; Key Laboratory of Civil Engineering Structure and Mechanics, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, China; Corresponding authors.School of Science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, ChinaSilicon carbide particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (SiCP/Al) represent a novel structural material. The performance differences between the SiC particles and the Al matrix result in a non-uniform distribution of residual stresses within the composite, which significantly affecting its mechanical properties. This study characterizes the residual stress distribution patterns within the SiC particles at the micron-scale using micro-Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It also analyzes the fracture behavior of these particles, considering the influence of residual stresses, through a combination of geometric phase analysis (GPA) and the Yoffe model. The interior of SiC particle experiences residual tensile stress, whereas the interface region is under compressive stress. Additionally, irregular SiC particle shapes contribute to fluctuations in residual stress. The fracture behavior is primarily influenced by a combination of factors, including residual stresses arising from thermal mismatch and externally induced loads. TEM observations confirm the presence of Mg-Si IMC at the interface of the composite material. These compounds form a coherent interface with both the Al matrix and SiC phase enhancing interfacial properties. A high dislocation density in the microstrain regions adjacent to the coherent interface is identified as the main contributor to residual stress at the interface of composite material.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525003089SiCP/AlResidual stressesMulti scale analysisRaman spectroscopyTEM
spellingShingle Jiaqi Li
Weiguang Zhang
Xueping Zhao
Fengchao Lang
Yongming Xing
Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
Materials & Design
SiCP/Al
Residual stresses
Multi scale analysis
Raman spectroscopy
TEM
title Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
title_full Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
title_fullStr Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
title_full_unstemmed Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
title_short Experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in SiCP/Al composites at the multi scale
title_sort experimental and mechanistic investigation of the residual stress in sicp al composites at the multi scale
topic SiCP/Al
Residual stresses
Multi scale analysis
Raman spectroscopy
TEM
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525003089
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